At a Glance
Median Income
$158,661
$78,209 per capita
Home Value
$551,600
Zillow: $1,394,364
Bachelor's Degree+
57.8%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
8.0% smoking rate
How Pleasantdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasantdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasantdale a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasantdale residents earn a median household income of $158,661 , which is 111% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $78,209. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasantdale is $551,600 , 96% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,394,364. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
57.8% of adults in Pleasantdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasantdale has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,293
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density2,903/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$158,661
Per Capita$78,209
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A+
Home Value$551,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$1,394,364
Housing Units801
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation528 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.8%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+26.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasantdale was built in 1955.
34.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.